Chef Grant Dicker and Photographer Scotty Anderson share a common goal - to produce a book (amongst other media) that highlights the best produce Nelson & Marlborough has to offer and to share a few techniques for getting the most enjoyment out of them. Follow us on our experimental culinary journey as we develop and test recipes on our way.

Monday, 10 October 2011

Opinions please

So its help me time, can I please have a bit of feedback.

What makes a perfect cookbook?

Apart from the restaurants recipe content, what would everyone like to see?

I agree with the ingredients - not too difficult incorporated with everyday ingredients or sub or alternative ingredients. I like an indication of prep time and cook time and def show pics of finished product. Perhaps show suggestions of accompaning courses and wines for those wanting to host a dinner party etc (perhaps the winemakers can sponsor your blog!)Your fav recipes and why would be great too.

I love the Italian type cookbooks that have gorgeous photography but also give you a bit of an insight into the chef and his/her life in the area they live so you kinda feel like you know them a little bit by the end of the book. So including some gorgeous Nelson stuff wd be good - especially yr suppliers.

Great suggestions Kathy, A lot of interest in Nelson Wines, produce, and the region itself it would seem.Excellent, that's kind of the direction we were heading.So lots of Nelson, lots of photos, lots of products, and lots of recipes.